Storage architecture and strategy
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News
03 Dec 2024
Amazon S3 adds new capabilities for data lakes
The cloud object storage standard gains capabilities at re:Invent, including metadata generation and a managed table service. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Dec 2024
Block vs. file vs. object storage: Differences explained
Object storage has surged in popularity, but block and file still have clearly defined uses. Access, metadata and performance are among admins' key considerations. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Nov 2024
What is cloud testing? An introduction to testing in the cloud
Cloud testing is the process of using the cloud computing resources of a third-party service provider to test software applications. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Nov 2024
Tips to reduce the environmental impact of data storage
Data storage technology can harm the environment. Choose efficient strategies and green-friendly cloud providers to help reduce the environmental impact of data storage. Continue Reading
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News
19 Nov 2024
Microsoft Ignite sparks third-party storage, backup offers
A flurry of storage and backup news has emerged around Microsoft Ignite, including from Dell, as it looks to support hybrid cloud customers and establish solid footing with Azure. Continue Reading
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News
18 Nov 2024
Storj CEO Winegar: Distributed storage uptake big in 2025
The new CEO looks to increase enterprise adoption of distributed storage with SOC 2 compliance and new capabilities. Continue Reading
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News
15 Nov 2024
MinIO ups object storage ante for AI
MinIO is making a case for object to be the storage protocol for AI. But one analyst says the market has yet to decide. Continue Reading
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News
14 Nov 2024
Latest version of Vdura Data Platform aimed at enterprise AI
Vdura Data Platform version 11 focuses on a microservices-based architecture and composable hardware for performance and capacity, which includes utilizing HDDs. Continue Reading
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Answer
14 Nov 2024
8 ways enterprises can enhance object storage security
Object storage is a popular method for storing data, so security is critical. Access is a big piece, extending across several of the eight security best practices here. Continue Reading
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News
01 Nov 2024
MinIO ups performance for Arm
Different processors and different storage vendors look for ways to optimize themselves for AI workloads. Here one builds off another, amplifying benefits for customers. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Oct 2024
Physical vs. virtual memory: How the two types compare
Physical memory wasn't enough for storage systems. Computer architects created virtual memory to ease the performance burden and work alongside the physical form. Continue Reading
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News
21 Oct 2024
AI agents a new focus for backup and storage vendors
The next big generative AI gambit for enterprise IT vendors lies in AI agents, which storage and data protection vendors see as an opportunity to offer new services. Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2024
Vast Data unveils Cosmos in a push to advance enterprise AI
Vast Data held its Cosmos event, which helped solidify the direction the company is headed and highlighted its community to support AI in the enterprise. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Sep 2024
Modernizing storage with purpose in the AI era
With the latest updates delivered at Insight 2024, NetApp aims to deliver data storage simplification that enterprises will require to succeed in the AI era. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Sep 2024
What is wear leveling?
Wear leveling is a process that is designed to extend the life of solid-state storage devices. Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2024
NetApp sees data management as its future
A shared metadata namespace searchable through BlueXP and a disaggregated storage architecture for faster generative AI data ingestion will kickstart NetApp's shift into new markets. Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2024
NetApp integrates security, adds hardware for GenAI future
NetApp executives see a disaggregated future for its storage hardware and software into data management, but industry analysts question how storage admins will handle these duties. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Sep 2024
Compare 5 Ceph alternatives for storage
This list of Ceph alternatives can provide a good starting point for better understanding what's available and the issues to look for during the storage decision-making process. Continue Reading
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News
04 Sep 2024
VMware bundles vSAN, but keeps third-party storage support
The forthcoming VCF 9 update will expand vVols technology to Broadcom's VMware private cloud platform, enabling enterprises to integrate VCF into existing storage architecture. Continue Reading
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News
13 Aug 2024
Nutanix to enable software-defined storage on Dell PowerFlex
Nutanix and Dell are expanding their partnership with a new appliance out now and a new HCI model that melds Dell PowerFlex with the Nutanix Cloud Platform out in 2025. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Aug 2024
TechTarget Storage Products of the Year judging criteria
This article discusses how products are judged for the TechTarget Storage Products of the Year awards. Continue Reading
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Report
11 Aug 2024
Tips from our judges
This article offers 10 tips on how to submit a product for consideration in the TechTarget Storage Products of the Year awards. Continue Reading
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News
09 Aug 2024
NetApp additions aim to ease migrations and hybrid cloud
The latest NetApp capabilities enable hybrid cloud functionality and expand migration options, important features as customer look to avoid lock-in. Continue Reading
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Answer
07 Aug 2024
What's the best way to protect against HDD failure?
Whatever the reason for failure, HDDs are hard to repair. Admins need to get out in front of potential issues, like the four described here, to prevent prolonged downtime. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jul 2024
2024 data storage conference lineup spotlights AI, memory
The 2024 storage conference calendar features several high-profile events. Expect product news from major vendors at these shows plus discussions about top storage trends. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Jul 2024
What is NVMe over Fibre Channel (NVMe over FC)? Definition and Guide
Non-volatile memory express over Fibre Channel (NVMe over FC) is a technology specification designed to enable NVMe-based message commands to transfer data and status information between a host computer and a target storage subsystem over a Fibre Channel network fabric. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Jul 2024
What is bit rot?
Bit rot is the slow deterioration in the performance and integrity of data stored on storage media. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Jul 2024
What is parity in computing?
In computers, parity (from the Latin paritas, meaning "equal or equivalent") is a technique that checks whether data has been lost or written over when it is moved from one place in storage to another or when it is transmitted between computers. Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Jul 2024
What is Ceph?
Ceph is an open source software solution that provides a unified system for enterprise-level object, block- and file-based storage. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Jul 2024
What is ZFS?
ZFS is a local file system and logical volume manager created by Sun Microsystems to direct and control the placement, storage and retrieval of data in enterprise-class computing systems. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Jul 2024
With Project Lightning, Dell to strike out in new directions
Dell's Project Lightning is a parallel file system that will be tied to the vendor's AI Factory portfolio, but the promise of new hardware could also mean entry into new markets. Continue Reading
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Definition
16 Jul 2024
mirror site
A mirror site is a website or set of files on a computer server that has been copied to another computer server so that the site or files are available from more than one place. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Jul 2024
cache thrash
Cache thrash is an issue caused by an ongoing computer activity that fails to progress due to excessive use of resources or conflicts in the caching system. Continue Reading
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News
10 Jul 2024
Storj buys Valdi for cloud compute to bolster storage offers
The acquisition brings Storj's distributed storage offerings together with Valdi's distributed compute services for high-performance workloads, including generative AI. Continue Reading
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Opinion
08 Jul 2024
On-premises storage, infrastructure evolves to keep pace with AI
Pure Storage is the latest infrastructure vendor to add Nvidia DGX SuperPod certification and new product offerings to support generative AI workloads. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jul 2024
Cloud malware protection is a path to object cyberstorage
Hyperscaler service offerings to detect or eliminate malware add features that analysts call cyberstorage to common object storage, a step toward improving security standards. Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Jul 2024
It's time to rethink enterprise storage for the AI era
Pure's platform-centric storage strategy will enable customers to scale their storage infrastructure to keep pace with the fast-evolving AI landscape. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jun 2024
AI-focused storage choices, features and considerations
The list of GenAI-focused storage options grows as Pure, Dell, HPE and other major vendors innovate to win over IT infrastructure buyers. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jun 2024
A primer on Ceph storage technology, products
Ceph is a scalable distributed storage platform that can evolve as needed. Take a deep dive into its popularity, assorted offerings and how to get around challenges. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 Jun 2024
SATA Express (SATAe)
SATA Express (SATAe or Serial ATA Express) is a bus interface to connect storage devices to a computer motherboard, supporting SATA and PCI Express protocols simultaneously. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Jun 2024
bad block
A bad block is an area of storage media that is no longer reliable for storing and retrieving data because it has been physically damaged or corrupted. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Jun 2024
3D XPoint
3D XPoint is memory storage technology that was jointly developed by Intel and Micron Technology. The two vendors intended for the technology to fill a gap in the storage market between dynamic RAM (DRAM) and NAND flash. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
06 Jun 2024
HPE Discover 2024 news and conference guide
This HPE Discover 2024 conference guide will cover event news from June 17 to 20. There will be three new programs: edge and networking, hybrid cloud and AI. Continue Reading
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Conference Coverage
05 Jun 2024
Dell Technologies World 2024 news and conference coverage
Explore this updating guide on Dell Technologies World 2024. The show will shine a major spotlight on AI, but also cover topics such as storage, multi-cloud and the edge. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Jun 2024
software-defined storage (SDS)
Software-defined storage (SDS) is a software program that manages data storage resources and functionality and has no dependencies on the underlying physical storage hardware. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 May 2024
Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI)
Advanced Host Controller Interface, or AHCI, is a technical standard for an interface that enables software to communicate with Serial ATA (SATA) devices. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 May 2024
Common Internet File System (CIFS)
CIFS (Common Internet File System) is a protocol that gained popularity around the year 2000, as vendors worked to establish an Internet Protocol-based file-sharing protocol. Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2024
Nutanix partners with Dell and Cisco for HCI hardware offerings
Partnerships with Dell Technologies and Cisco aim to help enterprises transition from VMware platform to Nutanix AHV hypervisor as new technologies strengthen vendor's portfolio. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 May 2024
TLC flash (triple-level cell flash)
TLC flash (triple-level cell flash) is a type of NAND flash memory that stores three bits of data per cell. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 May 2024
parallel file system
A parallel file system is a software component designed to store data across multiple networked servers. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 May 2024
Best practices for completing a storage migration plan
Storage migration doesn't have to be such a daunting task. With the proper plan, an organization can get out in front of issues and be ready for the important process. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 May 2024
An overview of storage encryption for enterprises
The constantly increasing data volumes and locations -- plus the number of security threats -- should push enterprise storage strategies to include strong encryption. Continue Reading
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Definition
13 May 2024
unified storage
Unified storage -- sometimes called network unified storage or multiprotocol storage -- is a storage system that enables users to run and manage files and applications from a single device. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 May 2024
nanosecond (ns or nsec)
A nanosecond (ns or nsec) is one-billionth (10-9) of a second. A nanosecond is a measure of time that has many practical applications, particularly in computer science and IT. Continue Reading
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News
08 May 2024
Panasas embraces software-defined storage, rebrands as Vdura
Panasas is now Vdura, a software-defined storage company that aims to make its cluster parallel file system work on a swath of storage media on premises and in the cloud. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 May 2024
PowerFlex (formerly ScaleIO)
PowerFlex is a software-defined storage product from Dell EMC. It is available as software only or as a prebuilt Dell server or rack appliance. Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Apr 2024
Unified storage for AI trend highlighted in Hitachi Vantara shifts
A rejuvenated Hitachi Vantara, in product and leadership direction, is one of the many major vendors tackling the issue of how to approach AI and storage. Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2024
Dymium scares ransomware attacks with honeypot specters
Dymium, a security startup that recently emerged from stealth, offers ransomware defense for data stores with a network of honeypot traps for spoofing attackers. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Apr 2024
How to manage storage resiliency
Resilient storage has never been more important to an organization than it is now. Ensure storage systems can respond to issues with a strong game plan. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Apr 2024
data destruction
Data destruction is the process of destroying data stored on tapes, hard disks and other forms of electronic media so that it's completely unreadable and can't be accessed or used for unauthorized purposes. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Apr 2024
Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS)
The Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) is the primary data storage system Hadoop applications use. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Apr 2024
software redundant array of independent disk (software RAID)
Software RAID, also known as virtual RAID, is a form of RAID (software redundant array of independent disk) performed on an internal server. Continue Reading
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News
18 Apr 2024
Cyber-resilient storage a final defense against ransomware
Features to enhance storage cyber resiliency should be table stakes for buyers, experts say. But enhancements are needed to stave off ransomware attacks. Continue Reading
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News
16 Apr 2024
Dell partners with Intel, releases file storage for Azure
With the recent Intel and Azure partnerships, Dell continues to expand its on-premises options for AI while expanding its Apex data file services in the cloud. Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Apr 2024
Could AI be the killer app for cold data?
Enterprises are beginning to use cold data they still need to store as a way to train AI models and gain more value from data they thought had served its purpose. Continue Reading
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News
12 Apr 2024
Vast Data namespace now reaches across GCP
Vast partners with Google Cloud to provide customers with AI tools that can be used on premises or in the cloud. It also puts Vast in another place where AI workloads are running. Continue Reading
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News
11 Apr 2024
Storage, infrastructure downplayed at Google Cloud Next '24
GenAI took center stage at Google Cloud Next, but a smattering of storage updates and an emphasis on AI workloads have some infrastructure experts curious about what's to come. Continue Reading
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News
09 Apr 2024
Storage vendors work with Nvidia to broaden AI portfolio
Building a relationship with Nvidia is critical for storage vendors that want to support data on premises, and they showed up at GTC with partnership stories to tell. Continue Reading
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News
03 Apr 2024
Enterprise Kubernetes and container storage a work in progress
Containers and Kubernetes have entirely different storage and backup needs compared with traditional IT, industry experts say, requiring stakeholder input and new vendor offerings. Continue Reading
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News
29 Mar 2024
What role does CXL play in AI? Depends on who you ask
CXL has struggled to find its place in AI, given competing Nvidia components. But some argue the interconnect could help companies get the most out of their GPUs. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Mar 2024
See what's coming in Windows Server 2025
Microsoft plans several changes to the upcoming version of Windows Server that promise more financial flexibility and boosts in security and workload performance. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Mar 2024
AI, storage, infrastructure in focus at KubeCon Europe 2024
Takeaways at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2024 included the continued prevalence of AI in infrastructure and the increasing value of Kubernetes storage management. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Mar 2024
RAID 3 (redundant array of independent disks 3)
RAID 3 (redundant array of independent disks 3) is a RAID configuration that uses a parity disk to store the information generated by a RAID controller and uses striping to store the data. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Mar 2024
DIMM (dual in-line memory module)
DIMM, or dual in-line memory module, is a type of computer memory that is natively 64 bits, enabling fast data transfer. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 Mar 2024
removable media
Removable media is any type of storage device that can be removed from a computer while the system is running. Removable media makes it easy for a user to move data from one computer to another. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Mar 2024
RAID 50 (RAID 5+0)
RAID 50, also known as RAID 5+0, combines distributed parity (RAID 5) with striping (RAID 0). It requires a minimum of six drives. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Mar 2024
DRAM (dynamic random access memory)
DRAM (dynamic random access memory) is a type of semiconductor memory that is typically used for the data or program code needed by a computer processor to function. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2024
S3 features unveiled as Amazon reflects on object storage past
Amazon introduced new features to its storage platform that increase speed and container options during a webinar today. It also looked back at S3's launch 18 years ago. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2024
Ripple effect from Broadcom-VMware buy spreads to vSAN
Broadcom claims changes to VMware's licensing model will offer increased flexibility, but storage competitors say it's a red flag and encourage customers to move on. Continue Reading
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Definition
07 Mar 2024
storage security
Storage security is the group of parameters and settings that make storage resources available to authorized users and trusted networks and unavailable to other entities. Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2024
HPE GreenLake for File Storage update aimed at AI
HPE GreenLake has utilized new CPUs and denser SSDs to bring more AI and data lake workloads to customers looking for an alternative to the public cloud. Continue Reading
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News
05 Mar 2024
Azure's new storage products keeps Microsoft competitive
New Azure storage offerings from Microsoft or from vendor partners such as Qumulo aim to increase parity with hyperscaler rivals and draw more enterprise buyers into its cloud. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Mar 2024
RPO vs. RTO: Key differences explained with examples, tips
The recovery point objective and recovery time objective enable an organization to know how much data it can lose and how long it can be down, key elements of a backup and DR plan. Continue Reading
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Definition
28 Feb 2024
primary storage (main storage)
Primary storage is the collective methods and technologies that capture and retain digital information in active use and critical for an organization's operations. Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2024
Arcitecta leverages metadata to move critical data faster
Arcitecta has found a way to increase the data transfer speed of its Mediaflux Livewire software, which can be valuable for projects that demand significant collaboration. Continue Reading
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News
22 Feb 2024
New Hammerspace capability sets up enterprise AI
The latest update to Hammerspace's software-defined storage system removes metadata from data path, enabling HPC to use data from any storage source without specialized hardware. Continue Reading
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News
21 Feb 2024
Nasuni drifts cloud storage platform into data management
Cloud storage and edge caching vendor Nasuni is adding new data observability capabilities to its platform with Nasuni IQ, now available to all Nasuni customers. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Feb 2024
School district shares experience moving to HPE GreenLake
A California school district placed its server and storage infrastructure in the hands of HPE GreenLake. Its IT director shares the roadblocks he experienced and the benefits. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Feb 2024
disk mirroring (RAID 1)
Disk mirroring, also known as RAID 1, is the replication of data across two or more disks. Continue Reading
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News
30 Jan 2024
Panzura CEO: Avoid tech that's shiny instead of performant
Dan Waldschmidt takes over as Panzura CEO after a year of refinement, aiming for a deliberate path to develop and introduce GenAI capabilities into its data management platform. Continue Reading
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Definition
24 Jan 2024
cloud SLA (cloud service-level agreement)
A cloud SLA (cloud service-level agreement) is an agreement between a cloud service provider and a customer that ensures a minimum level of service is maintained. Continue Reading
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Feature
19 Jan 2024
Types of bytes: Units of memory explained
Memory is built with basic units called bits and bytes. Understanding them unlocks efficient storage and helps master the digital landscape. Continue Reading
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Definition
17 Jan 2024
hybrid backup
A hybrid backup is typically when organizations use both on-premises storage and the public cloud as data backup destinations, depending on specific requirements and use cases. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jan 2024
The best enterprise data storage products of 2023
Backup, cloud, disk and storage system vendors vied for top honors in the TechTarget Storage Products of the Year competition. Find out which won gold, silver and bronze. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jan 2024
On-premises data storage could gain ground in 2024
Given the rising costs of cloud, companies are reevaluating the benefits of storing their data on premises, a trend that's expected to continue in 2024. Continue Reading
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Definition
05 Jan 2024
cloud hosting
Cloud hosting is the process of outsourcing an organization's computing and storage resources to a service provider that offers its infrastructure services in a utility model. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Jan 2024
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FcoE) is a storage protocol that enables Fibre Channel (FC) communications to run directly over Ethernet. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Dec 2023
Top data storage best practices include AI, object storage use
2023 featured both buzzwords and helpful technologies, but storage admins must distinguish between the two. These top tips can help enterprises store more and stay secure. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Dec 2023
Top 4 data storage trends for 2024
This year's storage trends include some technologies, such as artificial intelligence, that make platforms more secure and easier to manage, plus a potential reversal in the cloud. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Dec 2023
dedicated cloud
A dedicated cloud is a single-tenant cloud infrastructure, which essentially acts as an isolated, single-tenant public cloud. Continue Reading
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Definition
20 Dec 2023
megabyte (MB)
A megabyte is a unit of data capacity that is equal to 1,000,000 bytes in decimal notation (base 10) or 1,048,576 bytes in binary notation (base 2). Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Dec 2023
cloud storage service
A cloud storage service is a business that maintains and manages its customers' data and makes that data accessible over a network, usually the internet. Continue Reading